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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and the United Way of Monterey County for the provision of Prevention and Early Intervention Outreach and Engagement services retroactive to July 1, 2022, which adds funding in the amount of $100,000 for FY 2022-23 and $100,000 for FY 2023-24, for a new total Agreement amount not to exceed $281,900 for a term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and the United Way of Monterey County for the provision of Prevention and Early Intervention Outreach and Engagement services retroactive to July 1, 2022, which adds funding in the amount of $100,00 for FY 2022-23 and $100,000 for FY 2023-24, for a new total Agreement amount not to exceed $281,900 for a term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
As part of the Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau's Access and Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) outreach, engagement and mental health programs the County currently has a Professional Services Agreement with The United Way of Monterey County to meet goals and objectives outlined in the County's MHSA Plan. Since MHSA revenues are higher than budgeted and this agency has the capacity to increase services delivered to the community, this amendment is retroactive to July 1, 2022, and adds $200,000 for FYs 2022-24.
The United Way of Monterey County provides 24-7 assistance for residents seeking health and human services and is a response to the input from community stakeholders expressing the need for increased access to essential services, including mental health services for unserved or underserved community reside...
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